ENCOURAGE

• (verb) spur on

  "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"

• (verb) inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

• (verb) contribute to the progress or growth of

  "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"

  synonyms : advance , boost , further , promote

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